They’re one of the best camouflaged animals in the world. The sea dragons kinked, spiny backs and bony armor also add extra protection from predation. Leafy sea dragons have no known predators due to these unique defenses.
The Dana Octopus Squid is a rare 7-foot squid with two tennis ball-sized organs that light-up
The Dana Octopus Squid has two photophore organs at the end of two of its arms that are used to stun prey and help them navigate dark waters.
Cuttlefish mate head-to-head in which the male embraces the female and squirts sperm into her mouth
The female stores the sperm where it is fertilized internally before laying the eggs in a safe space.
Giant tube worms stay erect at 8 feet long with pulsing red tips filled with blood and thrive in toxic environments
Giant tube worms were discovered in 1977 and until then it was believed that all living things required energy from the sun. These worms grow in colonies around hydrothermal vents in deep ocean water and thrive on sulfur and bacteria.
Gloomy octopuses will throw things when their personal space is invaded
Published in 2022, this is the first footage of their outbursts. Yes, their name is actually Gloomy Octopus. Or the Common Sydney Octopus or Octopus tetricus. The Gloomy Octopus will surround itself with shells, rocks, algae, and other debris that it will use to throw to defend its space.